The NT-GDZS guide rope is designed to equip gas and smoke protection service units when working in smoky environments and conditions of limited visibility.
- helps to navigate when moving the GDZS link;
- reduces the risk of a firefighter being separated from the team;
- used to exit the fire scene;
- used during evacuation of people and rescue operations;
- cable length - 50 m;
- Comes in a carry bag for easy transport and unwinding.
Technical specifications
| Parameter | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Length of cable, m | at least 50 |
| Cable diameter, mm | 5.0 |
| Weight of the cable assembly with the bag, kg | no more than 1.8 |
| Dimensions of the bag, W × D × H, mm | 172 × 340 × 128 |
| Breaking load of the rope, kN | not less than 4.0 |
| Breaking load after exposure to 450 °C for 10 sec., kN | not less than 3.0 |
| Breaking load after exposure to open flame for 30 sec., kN | not less than 4.0 |
| Breaking load after contact with a rod heated to 450 °C for 30 sec., kN | not less than 4.0 |
| Breaking load of the carabiner, kN | not less than 4.7 |
Device
- The guide rope is a textile rope with an aramid core and a textile braid. The ends are secured in thimbles with snap hooks.
- Bag - used for storing, carrying and unwinding the cable when the GDZS link is moving.
- Carabiner - used to secure the guide cable.
- Beacons are elliptical elements of bright yellow-green color, placed in groups of 3+1 for orientation in conditions of limited visibility.
Peculiarities
- Aramid core increases the heat resistance of the rope;
- Fluorescent thread improves visual detection;
- Beacons help determine the direction of movement;
- the bag can be worn on the shoulder, belt or leg;
- The rope unwinds through the hole in the bag without interfering with movement.
According to GOST R 58446-2019 Fire-fighting equipment. Equipment set for equipping personnel of the gas and smoke protection service. General technical requirements. Test methods
5.1.1 The basic equipment set for a gas and smoke protection service unit must include:
for each gas and smoke protection device:
- personal protective equipment for the respiratory system and vision (hereinafter referred to as PPE) - a compressed air breathing apparatus (hereinafter referred to as CABA) or a compressed oxygen breathing apparatus (hereinafter referred to as COBA);
- special protective clothing (firefighter's combat clothing (hereinafter referred to as FFC);
- foot protection (leather or rubber shoes);
- hand protection equipment (mittens or gloves (hereinafter referred to as PPP);
- head protection equipment (fire helmet, fireman's balaclava);
- safety equipment (fire rescue belt with fire carabiner);
- hand-held non-mechanized tool (fire axe in a holster);
- devices for signaling the immobility of gas and smoke protection devices (radio beacon or sound beacon);
- means of lighting the work place (individual fire lamp);
additionally for one of the gas and smoke protection units of the GDZS link :
- means of communication (radio station or intercom);
- means of marking the route of gas and smoke protection personnel in an environment unsuitable for breathing (trailing rope);
- self-rescue means (fire rescue rope or fire rope-descent device, insulating fire self-rescuers for gas and smoke protection workers);
- fire-fighting equipment and fire extinguishing means (a working hose line with a shut-off nozzle attached to it or a fire extinguisher);
- non-mechanized tool for carrying out special work during a fire (light crowbar, tool for opening doors and opening structures);
- means of lighting the area (group fire lantern).
Code for ordering: НТ
